In this regard, it helps us greatly to hear the words of those from above - from God and angels - through the living prophets.
"In the fourteenth chapter of Exodus the children of Israel [cursed] Moses for taking them - seemingly illogically - to the Red Sea [because there was no escape]. As they faced the Red Sea, with the Pharaoh's armies at their heels, they could not expect to see a narrow path created such as had never been created before. But it happened!"(Neal A Maxwell, "On the Straight and Narrow Way.")
"We oftentimes believe, 'Okay, I'm going to have this perfect understanding, and then I'm going to transform that into what I do.' I would suggest that we have enough to get started. We have a sense of the right direction. Faith is a principle - the principle - of action and of power. True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to action."(David A Bednar, "What Must I Do?" Emphasis added.)
"Creative approaches are sometimes needed in order to adapt to local conditions. We have general guidelines and principles, but the Lord expects us to help solve our own problems. ... We are thinking, reasoning human beings. We have the ability to identify our needs, to plan, to set goals, and to solve our problems. ... Too often people hold on to ideas, inventions, and approaches to life that will not work. The creative approach is a disciplined approach to meet life's needs."(Robert D Hales, "Every Good Gift," emphasis added.)
"We have a responsibility and a challenge to take our places in the world of business, science, government, medicine, education, and every other worthwhile and constructive vocation. We have an obligation to train our hands and minds to excel in the work of the world for the blessing of all mankind."(Gordon B Hinckley, "A City Upon a Hill.")
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